THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR

MINUTES

October 8, 2002

The regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Armour was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Reeve Frank Gill, Councillors Rod Blakelock, Marty Corcoran, Joanne Cripps and Gary McFarlane; guests Phyllis Leggett, Gord Isbister, Richard Holloway and Joy Murphy; staff, Les Phinney, CRS-I, Wendy Whitwell, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -The Reeve made a statement regarding Bowes and Cocks vacating the north half the office. The Township requires additional room to improve the working environment for staff. The Province has mandated requirements for emergency measures. The Township of Armour must have a control facility available and equipped in the event of an emergency.

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  • -The minutes of the September 24, 2002 regular meeting were approved by resolution as circulated.

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DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:

- No pecuniary interest was declared.

DELEGATIONS:

  • -Les Phinney, CRS-I, attended to discuss the following road issues:

- update Council on the service treatment schedule for Pevensey and Ferguson Road

- discuss the tree falls during the recent storm and the possibility of working with Hydro One to facilitate improved response.

- the need to pressure Hydro One, possibly through the OPP

- the removal of two large trees on road allowance between Concession 4 & 5, at the end of Relative Road. Council gave permission for Les to hire a contractor for this job.

- road accounts voucher # 10-2002.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LAST MEETING:

  • -Federal Electoral Boundary Issue.

Included in the agenda package was a resolution to be ratified by Council, which was discussed and passed at the District Municipal Association on Monday, October the 7th.

The District Municipal Association will be seeking assistance with a proposal to the commission. Armour will suggest a presentation should be made at the Sudbury public hearing rather than Barrie.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING:

  • -Steengaard rezoning. Council reviewed a drawing for the proposed fencing along Garage Road and a fence to enclose the specific zoned area. Les and Frank will do a site visit and report back to Council.


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  • -Property Standards By-Law. Edited Draft # 3. Richard Holloway requested this be tabled until the committee has sufficient time to review and make any recommendations. The committee will have their review complete for the next Council meeting.

ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL:

  • -The following road accounts voucher # 10-2002 in the amount of $ 17,551.62 were approved for payment:

Bell Canada September $ 78.74

Bell Mobility cell 37.03

Co-operators Insurance October 349.04

Green Shield Insurance October 724.76

WSIB August 138.71

Bell Mobility cell phone $ 35.08

Burk's Falls V & S supplies 25.85

C.E. Stack Fuels Ltd diesel fuel 2141.80

Canadian National Rlw Aug mtc 728.45

Champion Rd. Machinery parts 57.38

Fowler Construction asphalt cold mix 857.81

Hydro One 317.22

Les Phinney Sept mileage 506.80

Lou Dennis Automotive parts 204.91

Mike Service Centre gas 31.30

Northland Truck Centre parts 99.43

Purolator Courier shipping 23.04

Scott Dingman Trucking equipment rental 428.00

The Fastener Centre supplies 59.08

WSIB 142.67

Payroll 10,564.52

  • -The following general accounts voucher #10-2002, in the amount of $ 236,873.00 were approved for payment:

Bell Canada Sept $ 268.38

Canon Business Solutions meter charge & supplies 252.64

Cintas Canada office mats 42.92

Co-operators Insurance October 240.59

Conseil Scolaire 3rd quarter 5,588.80

District Social Service 4th quarter 47,971.15

Graham Wilson & Green 2000 election 2,877.14

Green Shield Canada October 636.60

Hydro One TML Rd 34.20

Hydro One park light 81.77

Hydro One street light 25.49

Hynde Paul Associates review Ryerson OP 321.00

Hynde Paul Associates Leggett - review TCP 86.14

James Mahoney mileage Sept 2 - 16 103.50

Le Conseil Scolaire Du 3rd quarter payment 1057.08

Leanne Crozier mileage 39.55

Near North Dist. S B 3rd quarter payment 117,527.05

Nipissing Parry S Catholic 3rd quarter payment 8,674.33

Parry Sound Mun Assoc 4 registrations 80.00

Royal Bank Visa 2 months On-Link 21.60

Royal Bank Visa swimming badges 45.72

Royal Bank Visa AMO expenses 577.44

Santa Clause Parade donation 75.00

WSIB August 208.19

Almaguin Animal Shelter October 214.00

Almaguin News advertising 689.71

AMCTO Zone 7 fall workshop 75.00

Bev Moore cleaning 80.00

Christopher Wilton refund shore rd. allowance 48.23

Cintas Canada office mats 42.92

Clair & Cindy Susut grass TML Rd. & Oct 595.45

Eastholme Home 3rd quarter levy 7,659.50

Frank Gill October Council fee 433.34

Gary McFarlane October Council fee 375.00

Graham Wilson & Green 1782.81

Grand & Toy office supplies 321.15

Hydro One Office 260.13

James Mahoney Sept mileage 88.45

Joanne Cripps October Council fee 375.00

Marty Corcoran October Council fee $ 375.00

Minister of Finance August policing 9,299.00

Munisoft office supplies 148.36

Muskoka Parry Sound H U October payment 2,610.00

Paul Schaefer Sept mileage 221.20

Pitney Bowes parts for meter 61.74

Receiver General Sept payroll deductions 6,104.10

Rod Blakelock October Council fee 375.00

Smith Hardy & Miller Wilton shore rd. 1,015.52

Town of Parry Sound October ambulance 3,439.15

Township of Perry Aug & Sept CBCO 2,016.00

Township of Ryerson August fire expense 72.09

Village of Burk's Falls July & Aug arena 2,637.25

WSIB 114.19

Payroll 8,507.43

  • -The following Landfill accounts voucher # 10-2002, in the amount of $ 5,752.62 were approved for payment:

Union Gas Sept $ 10.70

Deco Labels bale tags 412.94

Leggett Propane propane 20.00

Samuel Strapping steel strapping & seals 558.19

Bell Canada September 75.16

Co-operators Insurance October 10.84

Green Shield Canada October 212.20

WSIB 99.61

Burk's Falls Home Hdw. Supplies 25.29

Hydro One 147.11

WSIB 56.53

Payroll 4,124.05

BY-LAWS:

  • -By-law # 30-2002, zoning amendment, Leggett, Part Lot 12, Concession 4, was read a second and third time.


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  • -By-law # 31-2002, operator's agreement, Leggett, Part Lot 12, Concession 4, was read a second and third time.

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REPORTS:

  • -Library, Sept. 25th - Rod gave a verbal report.
  • -Steering Committee - Sept. 26th - Gary reported on the Blue Sky
  • -Building report to September 1, 2002 was reviewed by Council
  • -By-law report for September was reviewed by Council.
  • -Municipal Association meeting - October 7th, Gary gave a verbal report and discussed Smart Growth and our lack of representation.
  • -Progress report was reviewed by Council. The Clerk was instructed to forward a letter to

Graham Wilson & Green regarding the lack of progress on the Shelley shore road file.

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • -Burk's Falls, Armour and Ryerson Union Public Library, invitation to the Ontario Public Library week open house to be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.

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  • -Burk's Falls & District Historical Society Newsletter, Fall 2002.


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  • -Government of Canada, information kit on the Broadband for the Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program being forwarded to municipal Clerks.

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  • -Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, news release regarding pilot projects for the creation of tax incentive zones.


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  • -Notification of proposed amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.


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  • -Request to proclaim October 21 - 27, 2002 to be Ontario Public Library Week. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Township of West Gray, request for support of a resolution to petition the Minister of Natural Resources to amend the Aggregate Resources Act to ensure the MNR consult with adjoining property owners. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -FONOM, request for support of a resolution to make the Sudbury Regional Hospital a referral hospital servicing all of Northeastern Ontario, and they receive special capital funding in preparation for the Northern Medical School, and that the capital projects be funded at a 85/15 split. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -County of Brant, request for support of a resolution requesting the Ministry of Environment consult with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to develop full time post secondary training that provides certification for operators of water treatment and distribution facilities. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Federation of Canadian Municipalities, request for support of a resolution to call on the Government of Canada to accelerate the delivery of its Clean Air Agenda, and focus on the development and implementation of a Clean Air Action Plan. A resolution of support was passed.


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  • -Graham Wilson & Green, invitation for the Clerk to attend as a guest, the Municpal Act 2001 workshop scheduled for November 22, 2002, in Toronto.


  • -OGRA, notification of New Municipal Act and Minimum Maintenance Standards training workshops.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  • -NOHF, 2nd application. Council reviewed quotes for work at Doe Lake Public Beach. Rod will prioritize the projects and discuss further with the contractors.

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  • -Council reviewed correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation dated August 26, 2002 regarding the Tower Road configuration.


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  • -Council reviewed correspondence from Robert Miller regarding Pickerel Lake Lodge proposal. The Clerk was instructed to forward a letter to Pickerel Lake Lodge requesting information be provided to the municipality as soon as possible and the possibility that a rezoning may be required for the proposed development.

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NEW BUSINESS:

  • -Reeve Gill informed Council he will be attending the "Festival of Ontario" and meet the Queen on Wednesday, October 9th.

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  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.
  • -invitation to the opening of the Employment Resource Centre, Burk's Falls, October 15th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.


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  • -Council moved into closed session at 9:35 p.m. and out at 9:56 p.m.
  • -List of correspondence received and not on the agenda.

RESOLUTIONS:

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 24, 2002 be adopted as circulated. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That Road Accounts Voucher # 10-2002 in the amount of $ 17,551.62 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Armour wishes to make application to the Federal Electoral Boundary Commission at its upcoming Public Hearings on the issue that the Township wishes to remain in the riding of Parry Sound - Muskoka and not be integrated into the riding of Nipissing as proposed by the Commission;

AND WHEREAS our neighbouring municipalities also wish to preserve our present riding association with Parry Sound - Muskoka;

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Township of Armour hereby makes application to the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association to represent our wishes at the appropriate Commission Public Hearing and to give notice to the Electoral Commission accordingly;

AND FURTHER that the DPSMA determine the Municipalities wishing to be part of this deputation;

AND FURTHER that the DPSMA give consideration to obtaining professional assistance in preparation of our arguments for maintaining our riding association and the costs for same be based on a mutually agreeable cost sharing formula for participation in the deputation document presentation. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby agree to participate in the submission to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission to be presented by the District Municipal Association. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That General Accounts Voucher # 10-2002 in the amount of $ 236,873.00 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That Landfill Accounts Voucher # 10-2002 in the amount of $ 5,752.62 be paid as presented and the Reeve and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign cheques for same. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 30-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That By-law # 30-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of October, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 31-2002 be read a second time. (Carried)

- Moved by Gary McFarlane, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, That By-law # 31-2002 be read a third time, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and finally passed in open Council this 8th day of October, 2002. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby proclaim October 21 - 27, 2002 Ontario Public Library Week. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Township of West Grey to petition the Minister of Natural Resources to amend the Aggregate Resources Act with regard to public input on applications to extract and amendments to existing licenses. (Carried)

- Moved by Marty Corcoran, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That the Corporation of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution passed by FONOM to recommend to the Provincial Government that the Sudbury Regional Hospital be funded as a referral hospital; receive special capital for the Northern Medical school; and that hospital capital projects be funded at a 85/15 split. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Rod Blakelock, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the County of Brant to request the Ministry of the Environment to consult with the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities to develop a comprehensive training curriculum for operators of water treatment facilities. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That the Council of the Township of Armour hereby support the resolution of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to call on the Government of Canada to accelerate the delivery of its Clean Air Agenda and specifically focus on the need to develop and implement a comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan. (Carried)

- Moved by Joanne Cripps, Seconded by Marty Corcoran, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Armour move into closed session at 9:35 P.M. in order to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 55(5) (e) of the Municipal Act. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Joanne Cripps, That we move out of the closed session at 9:56 P.M. (Carried)

- Moved by Rod Blakelock, Seconded by Gary McFarlane, That we do now adjourn at 9:57 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for October 22nd, 2002, or at the call of the Reeve. (Carried)